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Sea Level Rise Is A Science Issue, Not Just An Environmental Concern Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Sea Level Rise Is A Science Issue, Not Just An Environmental Concern

Hawai‘i can lead the way in climate resilience, setting an example for other coastal regions facing similar challenges.

Unsustainable Real Estate Development Is Destroying Our Identity Courtesy Zuri Aki

Unsustainable Real Estate Development Is Destroying Our Identity

The fight to protect agricultural lands in Hawai‘i is not just about preserving the land itself but safeguarding a way of life.

Hawai‘i Needs To Get More Serious About Food Security Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Hawai‘i Needs To Get More Serious About Food Security

That means ramping up food production, setting up food stores and prioritizing biosecurity.

Oahu Homeowners Should Not Be Coerced Into Renting Their Homes Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Oahu Homeowners Should Not Be Coerced Into Renting Their Homes

A proposed tax up for a vote on Wednesday at the Honolulu City Council is also unfair and unreasonable.

Collaboration Is Needed To Help Nonprofits Survive And Thrive Civil Beat photo

Collaboration Is Needed To Help Nonprofits Survive And Thrive

We are all connected and the "silo thinking" of the government has held Hawaii back for far too long.

Why Did Hawaii Democrats Link Electoral Votes To The Popular Vote? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Why Did Hawaii Democrats Link Electoral Votes To The Popular Vote?

If the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact were in effect today Hawaii's Electoral College votes would have gone to Donald Trump.

Routine Access To Childhood Vaccinations No Longer Guaranteed Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat/2021

Routine Access To Childhood Vaccinations No Longer Guaranteed


Hawaii should be prepared to allocate funding for childhood vaccines in our state if federal funding is cut.

Bill 123 Is Good Housing And Climate Policy For Hawaii County David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Bill 123 Is Good Housing And Climate Policy For Hawaii County

The legislation also marks a turning point in how the island approaches demand for local workforce housing.

Matson’s New Vessels Illustrate Jones Act’s Grip On Hawaii Shipping David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Matson’s New Vessels Illustrate Jones Act’s Grip On Hawaii Shipping

Customers ultimately will be the ones to foot the bill, thanks to America’s protectionist maritime law.